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# 2027 Cybersecurity Operations Intern at Schonfeld 

- **Company:** Schonfeld 
- **Location:** New York New York, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/schonfeld/jobs/8171696

## Job description

## The Role

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a diverse group of talented students to join the internship program at Schonfeld. Over the course of ten weeks, you will become an integral part of our Cybersecurity group within the Schonfeld Technology division. You will be immersed in Schonfeld’s collaborative culture, working alongside cybersecurity professionals on impactful, real-world projects addressing today’s most pressing threats.

The Cybersecurity Department at Schonfeld is dedicated to safeguarding the firm’s data, assets, and reputation from both internal and external threats, while securely enabling the business to innovate and grow in an increasingly complex threat landscape. It includes Security Engineering, Security Operations, Governance, Risk, and Compliance teams. The Cybersecurity Operations team is seeking a hands-on individual who sets the standard for incident response, threat management and risk mitigation while driving continuous improvement of our security controls.

## What You’ll Do

- Incident Response – Prepare for and assist in incident response.
- Threat Monitoring – Continuous review of security alerts in partnership with vendors.
- Threat Hunting – Identify previously undetected attacks. Feed detection pipeline and improve security posture.
- Threat Intelligence – Analyze and incorporate actionable intel within detection, monitoring and hunting disciplines. Track and model adversaries to focus program activities.
- Vulnerability Management – Monitor internal/external attack surface, validate vulnerabilities, and prioritize remediation.
- Security Posture – Assess risk of changes to IT and security systems. Maintain coverage of controls and implement preventative/detective measures.  Conduct risk assessments.
- Threat Detection – Introduce new and enhance existing rules. Increase fidelity and create response runbooks.
- Automation – Implement methods (SOAR and scripting) to speed delivery and maintain consistency.

You’ll receive support from a dedicated manager and mentor, participate in team-building events, lunch-and-learns, social activities, and network with senior management.

Summer-long projects will be directly related to the team’s work, culminating in a presentation to leadership.

No prior finance experience required—just a passion for technology, curiosity about cybersecurity, and a drive to solve complex problems in a high-stakes environment.

## What You’ll Bring

- A junior pursuing a degree in an Information Systems/Technology Risk /Cybersecurity field.
- Someone who has demonstrated strong interest in the cybersecurity space through previous internships, part time jobs, extracurricular activities, and/or classes.
- High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities
- Strong interest in taking ownership of tasks/projects.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills

Our Internship

Kick-start your career in finance with the Schonfeld Summer Internship! Over the course of 10 action-packed weeks, you will have the opportunity to build solutions that tackle real-world challenges and leave a lasting impact on the firm. As an intern, you’ll join a close-knit team that is ready to support your growth and accelerate your career. We will pair you with a dedicated manager and a mentor who’ll guide your development over the course of the internship and beyond. Throughout the program, you will have the chance to connect with senior leaders through a series of learning sessions, attend hands-on skills workshops, network at social events and get a behind-the-scenes look at how various functions power the firm. We’ll empower you to bring your ideas to life and make an impact.

## Who We Are

Schonfeld is a global multi-manager hedge fund that strives to deliver industry-leading risk-adjusted returns for our investors. We leverage both internal and external portfolio manager teams around the world, seeking to capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We draw from decades of experience and a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics to invest across four main strategies: Quant, Tactical, Fundamental Equity and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income.

Our Culture

At Schonfeld, we’ll invest in you. Attracting and retaining top talent is at the heart of what we do, because we believe that exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional people. We foster a culture where talent is empowered to continually learn, innovate and pursue ambitious goals. We are teamwork-oriented, collaborative and encourage ideas—at all levels—to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning and educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact. We encourage community through internal networks, external partnerships and service initiatives that promote inclusion and purpose beyond the firm’s walls.

The annual base pay for this role is expected to be between $85,000 and $95,000 which will be prorated based on internship start and end date. The expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. Actual compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors such as skills, qualifications and experience and level of education.

## About Schonfeld 

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a global multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund that invests across quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and discretionary macro & fixed income strategies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (multi-strategy hedge fund, registered investment advisor since 2016)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 1988
- **Founders**: Steven Schonfeld

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Financial Services / Investment Management / Hedge Funds
- **Target customers**: Institutional investors (pension funds, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, family offices)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To deliver industry-leading risk-adjusted returns in all market environments and cycles, while fostering a culture where the brightest minds are empowered to learn, innovate, and lead with purpose.

## Products & Services
- **Multi-Manager Platform**: A structure housing over 140 portfolio manager teams across four core strategies, providing capital, technology, risk management, and operational support.
- **Quantitative Strategies**: Systematic and data-driven trading across global markets.
- **Fundamental Equity**: Long/short equity investing based on deep fundamental research.
- **Tactical Trading**: Discretionary and event-driven trading strategies.
- **Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income**: Global macro and fixed income investing, launched in 2022.
- **Delta One & Emerging Markets**: Launched in 2023 to further diversify the firm's investment footprint.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private firm)
- **Key Metric**: $22 billion+ in Assets Under Management (AUM) as of July 1, 2026
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Institutional clients including pension funds and endowments. CEO Ryan Tolkin was appointed to the board of DUMAC, which manages Duke University’s endowment, in 2024.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Evolved from a US-centric family office to a global firm with offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, São Paulo, and Miami.
  - Over 1,100 employees.
  - Over 140 portfolio manager teams.
  - Active job postings increased by +35.7% monthly and +7.5% quarterly (as of recent LinkedIn data).
  - Strategic expansion into Discretionary Macro, Fixed Income, Delta One, and Emerging Markets since 2022.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep Quantitative Roots**: Founded in 1988 as a proprietary trading firm with pioneering statistical trading strategies, some of which are still in use today.
- **Entrepreneurial Platform**: The multi-manager model attracts top-tier portfolio managers by providing significant capital, advanced technology, and rigorous risk management, allowing them to operate with autonomy.
- **Global Infrastructure**: A presence across five continents enables the firm to capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities in markets worldwide.
- **Long-Term Track Record**: Over 35 years of operating history and evolution from a family office to an institutional-scale investment firm.

## Strategic Focus
- **Diversification**: Continuing to expand into new investment strategies (Macro, Fixed Income, Delta One, Emerging Markets) to reduce concentration and capture new alpha sources.
- **Talent Acquisition**: Aggressively hiring experienced professionals and early-career talent across technology, quantitative research, risk, and investment roles to fuel growth.
- **International Expansion**: Deepening its footprint in existing global hubs (São Paulo, Singapore, Hong Kong, London, Miami) and exploring new markets.
- **Technology & Data**: Investing heavily in data engineering, AI, risk technology, and systematic platforms to maintain a competitive edge.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as entrepreneurial, collaborative, and intellectually rigorous. The firm emphasizes that the best ideas rise to the top and that talent is its core strategy.
- **Impact**: Employees work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry and are given the platform and support to turn ambitious ideas into lasting results.
- **Career Development**: Offers structured programs for students and early career professionals (internships, mentorship) and significant growth opportunities for experienced hires.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid/Office-based. Offices are located in major financial hubs (New York, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, São Paulo, Miami).
- **Notable Perks**: The firm’s philosophy is "We’ll Invest in You," indicating a strong commitment to employee growth, learning, and providing the resources needed to succeed. Employee-led community groups foster inclusion and purpose.

## Sources
1. [schonfeld.com](https://www.schonfeld.com/)
2. [schonfeld.com/careers](https://www.schonfeld.com/careers/)
3. [schonfeld.com/leadership](https://www.schonfeld.com/our-firm/leadership/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/schonfeld-group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/schonfeld-group)

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